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In a recent webinar with Catchafire, members of our team shared how Magic Cabinet is rewriting capacity building to unlock nonprofit potential.

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Exploring how the Foundation for Black Communities is using a participatory model to set an example of equitable grantmaking for others in Canada's philanthropic sector.

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Several of our nonprofit partners are redefining what innovation looks like—using multi-year, capacity-building funding from Magic Cabinet to build critical infrastructure within their organizations and explore new revenue streams, setting them on a sustainable path for the future.

The text Unlocking Abundance A Conversation about DAF and Philanthropic Policy Reform appear in white in front of a semi-transparent background of a U.S. bill. The Magic Cabinet and Proximate logos appear at the bottom of the image.

In the past few years, donor-advised funds have become a huge part of the conversation about charitable giving. In June, Magic Cabinet co-hosted an event with Proximate to explore different perspectives on DAFs.

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As we continue to adapt our model to be more inclusive and responsive, we recognize the need to incorporate Indigenous values into our grantmaking. Through our Native Partnerships work, we'll expand our grantmaking into Native communities in collaboration with Native-led intermediaries.

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Exploring how Yield Giving's recent grants to our partners reflect a shift in philanthropy and the value of flexible funding, community-driven decisions, and long-term support for nonprofits.

The text reads "$7.5 million awarded to three new cohorts" appears in front of a gray background featuring the logos of Magic Cabinet and Rooted in Vibrant Communities.

We're excited to announce Magic Cabinet's first cohorts of fiscally-sponsored organizations. Ushering in a new evolution of our grantmaking, we're eager to shift power to a new group of nonprofits to help them catalyze impact within the communities they serve.

The text The Philanthropic Choice Between Innovation and Stagnation Written by Christina Engel CEO Magic Cabinet appears in white next to the Forbes logo. The text is on a black gradient background.

In this piece, Magic Cabinet CEO Christina Engel shares how philanthropy can shift away from hierarchal giving models toward more innovative and responsive funding grounded in community insights and priorities.

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As our first Magic Cabinet cohorts adjourn after five years together, cohort members share lessons learned, surprising moments, capacity-building projects, and what's on the horizon for their organizations.